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MI SB0209
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds Section 2980 to the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 to protect physicians from civil liability related to safety belt and helmet verification.
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Physicians cannot be sued for damages resulting from providing or refusing to provide written verification that a patient is unable for physical or medical reasons to wear a safety belt as defined in Michigan Vehicle Code Section 710e.
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Physicians cannot be sued for damages resulting from providing or refusing to provide written verification that a patient is unable for physical or medical reasons to wear a helmet as defined in Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act Sections 81133 or 82123.
Legislative Description
Torts: liability; physician's liability for providing or refusing to provide verification of inability to wear safety belt or crash helmet; provide protection against. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980.
Torts: liability
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
2/17/2022